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Crooked City: Dixon, IL

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Rita Crundwell
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Clifton Gunderson
Anthony Raimondi
Tex and Diane Mciver
Kenny "the Kid" Tekiela
Dixon, Illinois
Jim Burke
Denise Fallasca
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Ron Blaine
Devin Bruce
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Stock Fraud

This is a story about a woman who came to be known as The Horse Queen. She owned hundreds of champion quarter horses on her ranch outside the small city of Dixon, Illinois. And she was also Dixon’s treasurer/comptroller. Yet no one ever thought to ask how she could afford all of those horses on the salary of a civil servant… until the FBI raided City Hall in 2012 and Rita was arrested. For twenty ... more

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Great listen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Really interesting podcast. I enjoyed every episode.

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    5
    Jcicala
    United States8 months ago
  • Wanted to love it

    I couldn’t wait to hear this story .. Rita is a. Interesting character and was so flamboyant but the narrator voice was weird and she sounded bored and uninterested so it did not generate interest on what is such a colorful story … I gave up

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mzchelz
    United States10 months ago
  • Season 1

    Very poorly created. I would rather an unbiased view of a situation. Don’t push your personal agenda!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lt.DansLegs83
    Germanya year ago
  • Did no one notice the cadence of her voice?

    I am 20 min into season three, and it is hard to focus on the story because the narrator’s has a weird cadence. I honestly thought it was a reboot or something. I enjoyed the previous seasons, but I’m not sure I’m going to make it through this one. Please don’t use her again, at least not without fixing the issue.

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    3
    N00000000000
    United Statesa year ago
  • Just Okay

    The plot was great. I listened because I’ve traveled through Dixon, IL. However, 8 episodes was too many and the narrator was often difficult to listen to.

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    3
    kkell1113
    United Statesa year ago

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Exploring the intricate web of crime and deception, a notable narrative unfolds around a small town treasurer who concurrently built an empire breeding champion quarter horses while embezzling vast amounts of money from the local government. The story centers on Rita Crundwell, whose dual life led to one of the largest municipal thefts in U.S. history, culminating in her arrest in 2012. Each episode delves into the events leading up to her legal troubles, incorporating unique interviews, community reactions, and a rich exploration of the equine world that Rita dominated. With well-researched storytelling and engaging production, a broad array of themes from historical context to contemporary societal implications are unveiled, drawing liste... more

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